OMG, how the world has changed!

Before covid-19 took over the world, I think it’s fair to say that we took our normal lives for granted.

Once lockdown hit, the world as we know it changed and a new normal became our daily lives:

• Essential travel only
• People working from home where they could
• Schools closed
• All routine hospital appointments and operations cancelled
• No travelling for exercise
• Only socialising with our own household
• “Social distancing” the new buzz word
• Amazing support of NHS and key workers

But I think one of the big things that have come out of being in lockdown is people realising what is actually important in their life – and its not necessarily the things we might have thought of before.

Its obviously different for every person but I think its fair to say that we are all appreciating the more simpler things in life and I know a lot of people have taken the opportunity of making the most out of the lockdown for them. I know people who have:

• Started a new martial art with the virtual classes being offered from our academy
• Used forced home schooling as a guinea pig for continuing after the schools go back
• Launched a business
• Re-evaluated their priorities
• Changed their business model completely
• Used the opportunity to get fit and lose weight
• Moved their business completely online
• Added takeaway and delivery services
• Added online ordering
• And lots more!

I’ve also seen a big mix of feelings when it comes to returning to work after furlough – some are chomping at the bit to go back whereas other people have realised they don’t want to return! This happened to us when hubby realised he wanted to take a more active role with our family and home schooling so he’s handed his notice in 😊

What changes have you seen in your life, what are you thinking will happen once lockdown is completely lifted?